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Corundum (var: Ruby) (RARE classic locality specimen) (ex Bill Larson Collection)
- John Saul Mine (Rockland Mine), Tsavo West, Voi, Taita-Taveta County, Kenya
- Thumbnail, 2.4 x 1.2 x 0.9 cm
- Start Time: 07/21/2022 9:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/28/2022 7:20:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $556
Item Description
A beautiful, well-formed, doubly-terminated, dark purplish-red Ruby from the famous John Saul Mine (Rockland Mine) in Kenya. While Ruby specimens have been found in many localities in Kenya over the years, the famous John Saul Mine might be the most desirable locality for mineral collectors. The piece shows excellent hexagonal form, and even a bit of gemminess when backlit. This is a complete "floater" crystal, with no damage or point of attachment. A really attractive piece of Ruby from this historic locality. Under long wave UV light, the piece glows with a vivid red color. A fine quality, and truly desirable Ruby from this renowned locality. Specimen weight is 9.33 grams. From the collection of Bill Larson.
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| $556 | 07/28/2022 7:13:56 pm (CDT) |
| $531 | 07/28/2022 7:09:41 pm (CDT) |
| $506 | 07/28/2022 7:09:25 pm (CDT) |
| $500 | 07/28/2022 7:09:25 pm (CDT) |
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| $45 | 07/24/2022 3:41:52 am (CDT) |
| $40 * | 07/23/2022 9:12:54 pm (CDT) |
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| $35 | 07/22/2022 9:48:47 pm (CDT) |
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| $10 | 07/22/2022 2:48:59 pm (CDT) |
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